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Senior Geotechnical Engineer

Jacobs

Location

Bellevue, WA

Type

Full-time

Posted

9/29/2026

Compensation

$142,200 - $248,800 per year

Undergraduate with 5+ Years of Experience
H-1B FY202698.3% approval+57% YoY
💎 Strong sponsor

Job description

As a Senior Geotechnical Engineer at Jacobs, you will lead geotechnical tasks and oversee the delivery of various projects, focusing on medium- to large-scale civil infrastructure in the water and transportation sectors. This role involves mentoring junior staff and collaborating with a large interdisciplinary design team. You will engage with clients and support business development efforts while advancing the technical capabilities of the geotechnical group. This position is based in Bellevue, Washington, and offers a hybrid work environment.

Requirements

  • B.S. Degree in Civil Engineering
  • M.S/Ph.D. in Geotechnical Engineering
  • 15 years of geotechnical consulting experience with a focus on heavy infrastructure projects
  • PE license
  • 10 or more years of geotechnical design experience in the dams market preferred

Responsibilities

  • Lead the delivery of geotechnical tasks on various projects.
  • Mentor less experienced staff in geotechnical practices.
  • Develop and implement geotechnical data collection programs.
  • Conduct geotechnical analyses and prepare technical reports.
  • Assist in the preparation of contract documents and provide support during project construction.

Benefits

  • Employees at Jacobs are often offered benefits designed around physical, emotional, financial and social wellbeing, including health and safety programs, mental health support, retirement and financial planning resources, flexible time off and initiatives that support a strong culture of caring.

H-1B filing history

Public USCIS petition and DOL LCA counts · latest USCIS FY2026, LCA FY2026

Filing entity: Jacobs Engineering Group Inc

As of Aug 23, 2026

Initial approvals

55

FY2026

Approval rate

98.3%

FY2026

LCA certified

32

FY2026

Entry-level share

18.8%

FY2026

Initial approvals YoY

+57%

Trend

LCA certified YoY

-80%

Trend

Initial approvals by fiscal year

Approval rate by fiscal year

Continuing vs initial approvals

LCA certified positions by quarter

LCA certified positions by fiscal year

Based on public USCIS and DOL filings; not a sponsorship guarantee.

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